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Pension schemes targeting 20% returns from nature investments
Pensions for Purpose research has found that areas such as forestry and sustainable agriculture are moving from investors’ risk register into their portfolios.
Nest on tour: Master trust goes on the road to promote regional investments
Master trust Nest has launched a campaign to promote its regional investments around the UK, after research showed less than a quarter of savers know where their pension is allocated.
Nest launches tender for segregated ethical equity mandate
Nest’s Ethical Fund currently has £260m invested in ethical equities, as the master trust launches a search for a bespoke segregated mandate manager.
Nuveen to acquire Schroders in £9.9bn deal
UK asset manager Schroders is to become part of US investment giant Nuveen, the companies announced this morning.
Schroders lands £3bn fiduciary mandate from E.ON scheme
Schroders will take on the management of the portfolio for the £3bn E.ON UK Group pension fund, which is part of the £29bn Electricity Supply Pension Scheme.
Scottish Widows buys into private markets through new master trust strategies
The master trust provider has launched two new investment portfolios with exposure to private markets through bespoke long-term asset funds.
Fiduciary managers ‘at early stage’ of AI adoption
Isio research has found that 85% of fiduciary managers are using AI in some form, but few are close to using it for significant investment work.
Private markets latest
Scottish Widows buys into private markets through new master trust strategies
The master trust provider has launched two new investment portfolios with exposure to private markets through bespoke long-term asset funds.
LGPS Central hires Dowdall to lead local investment drive
LGPS Central, one of the asset pooling companies for the Local Government Pension Scheme, has named Paddy Dowdall as investment director for local investment.
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Pensions Expert asked consultants and asset managers for their views on the continued dominance of US equities in investment portfolios, how to mitigate geopolitical risks, and whether private markets have been overdone.
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
ESG and sustainability
Nest launches tender for segregated ethical equity mandate
Nest’s Ethical Fund currently has £260m invested in ethical equities, as the master trust launches a search for a bespoke segregated mandate manager.
Climate change and fiduciary duty: how can trustees plan for an uncertain future?
What will be the financial impact of global temperature increases? Predicting the future is uncertain, but it doesn’t mean pension schemes can afford to put it off until later, writes Authently’s David Kneale.
The Friday Takeaway: Fiduciary duty calls
A worrying new climate change report should have the whole pensions sector thinking hard about their long-term strategies and what is in members’ and savers’ best interests, writes Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve.
Climate change economic impact underestimated, IFoA report warns
A new report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the University of Exeter has painted a stark picture of the significant negative impact of climate change on the global economy.
IFoA highlights expanding actuarial role in climate and sustainability work
More than 80% of respondents to the organisation’s thematic review reported an increase in actuarial involvement in climate-related activity in recent years.
Governance for Growth seeks to bust myths as Pensions UK lends support
Pensions UK has teamed up with the Governance for Growth Investor Campaign, which is chaired by Railpen and also includes some of the UK’s largest pension schemes.
Consultants news
First Actuarial acquires employee benefits client book from EBP
First Actuarial has acquired a book of almost 70 employee benefit clients from a small employee benefits adviser after two of its three directors decided to retire and dissolve their partnership.
Independent Governance Group buys KGC to boost governance services
The professional trustee and services firm has acquired governance consulting specialist KGC Associates, led by managing director Kim Gubler.
Isio appoints former Vidett co-CEO as part of boost to senior team
The hires of Naomi L’Estrange and Gareth Roberts to senior positions highlight the company’s growth ambitions following last year’s strategic investment by private equity firm Aquiline.